Smoky Potato Gratin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1 teaspoon mashed chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium-size baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced
- Sprinkle garlic in bottom of a buttered
11 x 7 x 2-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together whipping cream and next
6 ingredients.
- Layer half of potato slices over garlic;
top with half of cream mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining
potato slices and cream mixture.
- Bake, covered, at 350*F (175*C) for 40
minutes. Uncover and bake 30 more minutes or until gratin is
golden brown. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Note: Canned chipotle peppers in adobo
sauce may be found in the ethnic section of the grocery store.